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The best time to visit Cuba
The dry season — roughly November to April — is the best time to visit Cuba: sunniest, least humid and outside hurricane season, with the sweet spot around December to March. The trade-off is peak-season crowds and prices. Here's how the year breaks down.
Sunny, low rain, comfortable warmth, no hurricanes. The best weather — and peak season, so higher prices and more people.
Hotter, humid, short afternoon storms; cheaper and quieter. Overlaps hurricane season (Jun–Nov, peak Sep).
Best overall: December–March — reliably dry and sunny.
Best value / fewest crowds: May and late-November — shoulder months either side of peak.
Cheapest but riskiest: September–October — wettest and peak hurricane season.
Cuba month by month
| Month | High | Rain | Hurricane | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | dry | — | Peak |
| February | 27°C | dry | — | Peak |
| March | 28°C | dry | — | High |
| April | 29°C | dry | — | High |
| May | 30°C | wet | Low | Moderate |
| June | 31°C | wet | Low | Moderate |
| July | 32°C | wet | Low | Moderate |
| August | 32°C | wet | Moderate | Moderate |
| September | 31°C | wet | Peak 🌀 | Low |
| October | 30°C | wet | High | Low |
| November | 28°C | dry | Low | High |
| December | 26°C | dry | — | Peak |
Typical long-run averages, not a forecast. Tap any month for the full breakdown and live conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best time to visit Cuba?
- The best overall time is the dry season, roughly November to April, when Cuba is sunniest, least humid and outside the hurricane season — with the sweet spots around December to March. It's also the peak tourist season, so prices are higher and popular spots busier. For fewer crowds and lower prices you can travel in the wet season (May–October), accepting heat, afternoon rain and hurricane risk.
- What are the cheapest and quietest months in Cuba?
- The wet season (May–October) is cheaper and quieter, with the lowest prices and fewest crowds around September and October — which is also the peak of hurricane season and the wettest weather. If you go then, travel with flexible bookings and travel medical insurance.
- When is hurricane season in Cuba?
- The Atlantic hurricane season runs 1 June to 30 November, with the statistical peak in September and a high-risk stretch from August to October. Most days are unaffected, but if you travel in these months keep an eye on the live storm map and keep your plans flexible.
- Is Cuba good to visit in winter?
- Yes — winter (December to February) is one of the best times: dry, sunny and pleasantly warm days with cooler evenings, and no hurricane risk. It's peak season, so book flights, casas and beaches well ahead, especially around the holidays.
- When is the best time for the beach in Cuba?
- The dry season (November–April) gives the most reliable beach weather — sun, low rain and warm seas — with the sea staying swimmable all year (around 25–29°C). Summer beaches are warm but come with humidity and afternoon storms.
Temperatures, rain and hurricane timing are typical long-run patterns and vary by year and region; they are not a forecast. Check live conditions and the U.S. National Hurricane Center map before travelling. Last reviewed 2026-08-01